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How high should the swing be above the ground?

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That depends on where you are hanging your swing, and who will be using it. Anywhere from 6 inches to 2 feet is fine.

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I have an angled branch to which I want to attach my swing. How do I keep the swing level?

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Make one rope shorter than the other rope, until the swing rests even.

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I don't have a tree by my house. Is there anywhere else I could hang the swing?

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If there are any trees in your local park, you could hang it there.

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Can the carabiners be eliminated and run the swing rope through a bowline knot at the hang end of the rope?

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You could eliminate the carabiners. However, when 2 ropes rub against each other, it will destroy the rope due to friction. The carabiners act as a friction-saving device, preventing the premature wearing of the rope at the rope swing connection points.

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